September 25, 2025
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Orange Chamber Accepting Nominations for Annual Community Awards
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations are now open for its Annual Community Awards, which honor the outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations that make Orange County a better place to live, work, and thrive. Each year, the Chamber recognizes excellence in three prestigious categories: These awards celebrate the… Keep Reading
December 20, 2021
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Vidor ISD to Host Presentation on Threat of Human Trafficking
The Vidor Independent School District will be hosting a presentation on the threat of human trafficking on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Vidor High School auditorium. The presenter is Julie Prudhome, LPC-S. This is a free event offered by the Vidor Independent School District’s School Health Advisory Committee. The presentation is… Keep Reading
December 15, 2021
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Orange Chamber Announces Award Winners at Annual Meeting
The Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Dinner on December 13, 2021, at the Shahan Center and announced the winners of various awards they sponsor. Charlotte Alford, director of the Heritage House Museum, was named Citizen of the Year. The Heritage House also won the award for Non-Profit of the Year. Orange Stationer… Keep Reading
December 14, 2021
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Cities Announce Holiday Closures
Orange In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City of Orange will be closed Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24. The City of Orange Police and Fire Departments will be working to see who is being naughty or nice. The City of Orange will reopen for business Monday, December 27. For the New Year’s… Keep Reading
December 13, 2021
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LSCO to Offer Free Class B CDL with School Bus Endorsement Training
With the expansion of local industry and the resources needed for the growth, there is a huge demand for individuals with a Class B Commercial Driver’s License, especially school bus drivers. Lamar State College Orange offers a flexible training program designed to “Get Your Future in Gear”. Classes will begin every Monday, starting January 24,… Keep Reading
Columbanus Motor Sports Holds Grand Opening Oct. 15
October 18, 2021
Columbanus Motor Sports (formerly Honda of Orange) held its grand opening at its new facility on Friday, October 15, 2021. They have moved into their new location at 3500 IH 10 West in Orange. They were formerly located at 1800 Strickland Dr. in Orange. Their business hours are Tuesday – Friday from 9 AM –
Orange Chamber Accepting Award Nominations
October 14, 2021
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year Award., 2021 Community Service Business Award, and 2021 Non-Profit Community Service award. All nominations are due in writing no later than 12 p.m. noon Friday, October 29th, 2021. To nominate someone for the 2021 Citizen of the
Orange Kiwanis Schedule 72nd Annual Christmas Parade Dec. 3
October 13, 2021
The Kiwanis Club of Orange has scheduled its 72nd Annual Christmas Parade for Friday, December 3, 2021, at 6 PM. Entry forms and guidelines available here.
Vidor Police Department Opens Blue Santa Program Applications
October 12, 2021
Blue Santa Applications are in the lobby of the Vidor Police Department at 695 East Railroad St. Applicants MUST live in Vidor to apply and need proof of residence and proof of children (birth certificates, social security cards), and ID. The deadline for turning in the applications is November 15. For more information, contact the
Two Concerts Scheduled for Together Thursdays
October 12, 2021
Together Thursdays is a FREE outdoor concert series that will take place at the Orange Riverside Pavilion at 708 Simmons Dr. in Orange. The schedule features: Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 PM: Drywater featuring authentic Texas music Thursday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 PM Kin Faux. Kin Faux is a band of four talented musicians on a
Keep Orange County Beautiful to Hold E-Waste Collection on Oct. 23
October 11, 2021
Keep Orange County Beautiful is holding an E-Waste collection day on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Orange Baptist Hospital parking lot at 608 Strickland Drive in Orange from 8 a.m. until 1 pm. The waits to be collected that day will include computers, laptops, hard drives, monitors, printers, power cords, cell phones, tablets, fax
Scarecrow Festival Scheduled Oct. 12- Nov. 6 at Shangri La
October 11, 2021
Shangri La Botanical Garden’s Annual Scarecrow Festival is back and takes place October 12 through November 6, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friends from all over will be able to enjoy dozens of unique scarecrow contest exhibits, fall flowering displays, thousands of pumpkins, and autumn decorations displayed throughout Shangri La Gardens. Free timed
Shangri La to Host Adult Workshop on Succulents
October 7, 2021
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will hold an adult workshop, The Dish on Succulents, on November 20, 2021. The materials fee is $25. Join us on a creative journey to explore all about succulents! In this program, you’ll become familiar with this low-maintenance favorite. Shangri La Gardens Director of Horticulture, Jennifer Buckner, will
Orange County Salvation Army Opens Angel Tree Applications
October 6, 2021
The Orange County Salvation Army has opened Angel Tree applications. Application dates are October 18 – November 4, 2021 (Monday thru Thursday). Only Orange County residents may apply, and they must register online here. In order to make an appointment, you will need an ANGEL CODE for your Appointment Location: ANGEL CODE: VIDOR (Love & Truth
Tickets on Sale for Orange County Disaster Rebuild Taste of the Holidays
October 6, 2021
Tickets are now on sale for the Orange County Disaster Rebuild’s 3rd Annual Taste of the Holidays event. It will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center from 5 pm to 8 pm. Only 400 tickets will be sold. They sell out every year, so grab yours